Archive for the ‘DIY projects’ Category

One of my favorite materials to upcycle is t-shirt yarn. Many t-shirts are manufactured on tubular looms, so they don’t have side seams. Tarn (t-shirt yarn) made from these shirt are completely smooth. But what happens when the t-shirt has side seams? I’ve had quite a few readers ask just that. Here’s an email from […]

The fourth and final installment of the Quarterly Craft Kit is the Seashell Shadowbox. It kit ships Wednesday, July 31. I launched the Quarterly Craft Kit, because I want everyone to enjoy the creative process. There were four Quarterly Craft Kits planned in the first series. A new kit was made available for purchase every […]

My “Cabinet Knob Jar” is back, as the third installment of the Quarterly Craft Kit. I debuted the project on The Nate Berkus Show, but I’ve revamped it exclusively for the Quarterly Club. The kit ships Tuesday, April 30. I design my luxe projects using the stuff we throw out everyday. Over the past year, […]

I’ve made paper roses ever since I was a young child. I didn’t always have glue or tape on hand nor floral wire and green tape for that matter. I came up with my own secret way of making long stemmed paper roses without a drop of glue. Now I’m sharing it with you! […]

Say “hello” to the cross-stitch bowl, the second installment of the Quarterly Craft Kit. The plastic bowl comes perforated, so you can cross-stitch a pattern into it with plarn (plastic yarn). The kit ships Friday, January 31. I design my luxe projects using the stuff we throw out everyday. Over the past year, I’ve heard […]

Christmas day is just around the corner! Are you ready? Here are four posts to help you upcycle your holiday. 1. You can never have too many stars. String puffy paper stars or plastic stars to make fun garlands perfect for your Christmas tree or anywhere that could use some visual cheer. Use up those […]

I try to design my luxe projects using the materials we throw away most often. Over the past year, however, I’ve heard many of you say you don’t have certain materials or enough materials to finish projects. I launched the Quarterly Craft Kit, because I want everyone to enjoy the creative process. Each kit contained […]

If you’re “starstuck” this July 4th, try out these three fast and easy ways to create stars. I’d use them in a table setting, to accent a Independence Day wreath, or as a fun holiday kids’ craft activity. Of course these projects can work all year round. Just change up the colors. How would you […]

First, I need to introduce you to two über creative people. Andrew Wagner stands tall in the world of DIY and crafting as the current director of Krrb, founding editor-in-chief of Dwell, and former head honcho for American Craft magazine and ReadyMade. Jen Turner is an award-winning architect and designer who’s projects have graced the cover of ReadyMade […]

My boyfriend’s birthday was coming up, and I needed to get him some gifts quick! I was dreading the possibility of a fruitless hunt through the crowded streets of SOHO. At the advice of a my friend Makky, I decide to call on the wonderful staff at Barneys New York for help. I was set […]